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PostgraduateLLM

Professional Legal Practice

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,600Per Year (Intl)
£11,200Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the LLM Professional Legal Practice at University of Portsmouth. Based in Portsmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Overview This LLM in Professional Legal Practice has been developed to deepen your legal expertise and strengthen the core competencies required for a successful legal career. With a clear focus on preparing you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), the course offers in-depth, practice-oriented training designed to support your success in the SQE assessments and beyond. Recognised for delivering practical and career-focused legal education, our teaching is led by experienced professionals with substantial backgrounds in legal practice—bringing valuable real-world context to ... International tuition fees are £18,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 88% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Legal Research and Writing
SQE1: Foundations of Legal Knowledge
SQE2: Legal Dispute Resolution
Solicitors Qualifying Examination: Practice and Procedure
Professional Conduct and Regulation
Advanced Civil Litigation
Criminal Practice and Evidence
Legal Practice Management and Business Skills
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements You'll also get the opportunity to build your first hand legal experience by working in our legal advice clinic, building Qualifing Work Experience while completing your studies. September 2026 Close all UK qualifications A second-class honours degree covering the relevant law foundation areas, or a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE. See key dates Career development

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,600

Home Student Fee

£11,200

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Course costs and funding Tuition fees (September 2026 start)

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
30%Work & Study
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Portsmouth

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